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• Super Writer - Role of Honour

  Thu 19 Mar 2026 Mr Hewitt

  Writing is a powerful tool for thinking, communicating and expressing ideas. Our Super Writers Role of Honour celebrates children who demonstrate a strong commitment to developing their writing over time.

   

  Being a Super Writer is not about getting everything right the first time. It is about the process - making changes, refining ideas, editing carefully and showing the determination to improve. We want our children to understand that great writing comes from perseverance, reflection and a willingness to keep going, even when it feels challenging.

   

  Through our celebrations, we recognise those pupils who take pride in their work, respond positively to feedback and show resilience in their learning. These are the habits that not only lead to strong writing outcomes, but also support success across all areas of the curriculum.

   

  We are incredibly proud of our Super Writers and look forward to welcoming many more children onto the Role of Honour as they continue to grow in confidence, skill and independence.

  Congratulations to:

  Sophia Edmans Lucas Ramage Ava Butterworth Archie Goy Ettie Lee-Lyons Christian Eppelle-Oboko Albie Kerr Ariella Hall Jessica Oram

  Ellis Kane Kharima Braithwaite Theo Nkwor Ciaran Freeland Aliza Ahmed Laura Coku Ardit Lamallari Ilderina Visha Flora Tovey

  Jada Quadros Oliver Weatherill Rubey Rose Allured Jayan Pillay Charlotte Kempster Gabriel Kuka Gabriel Draghiciu Riley Clark Isabelle Rustem Uzay Fulkar

   

  

• Waltham Forest Cross-Country

  Sat 14 Mar 2026 Miss Efreme

  On Saturday 14th March, 50 of our KS2 pupils took part in the final Waltham Forest cross-country event of the academic year. With the weather on our side, everyone gathered at the starting line feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

  The boys raced first, and it wasn’t long before we saw the white shirts of our runners powering towards the finish line. They ran brilliantly as a team and secured an impressive 3rd place overall.

  
  Next up were the girls. They set off at a strong pace and, just like the boys, it felt like no time had passed before a sea of white shirts came racing into the finish. An incredible 8 of the first 14 finishers were from our school, helping the team achieve a fantastic 1st place finish.

   

  Both our girls’ and boys’ B teams also performed exceptionally well, each earning runner-up medals. This means the trophy is now back at school where it belongs, following three consecutive cross-country victories.

  
  There was plenty of mud, a few lost trainers, and lots of exhausted - but very happy - children at the end of the day!

   

  We are incredibly proud of every pupil who took part. A special mention goes to Ediz in Year 5 and Lulu in Year 6 who both achieved an outstanding 2nd place in their races, competing against fields of 234 and 197 runners respectively.

   

  Well done to everyone involved and a huge thank you to the parents and staff who came along to support.

  

• British Science Week

  Fri 13 Mar 2026 Mr Hewitt

  This week our pupils enjoyed taking part in British Science Week, a national celebration of science that encourages children to explore, question and discover how science helps us understand the world around us.

   

  Throughout the week, children across the school took part in a range of fun and thought provoking investigations. One activity explored “The Secret Life of Snot”, where pupils discovered how mucus plays an important role in protecting our bodies by trapping dust and germs before they enter our lungs. While the topic caused plenty of laughter, it also helped the children understand just how clever the human body can be.

   

  Another investigation asked a classic scientific question: does toast always land butter side down? Pupils made predictions, carried out their own experiments and compared results, discovering that sometimes the answer to a common belief is not quite as simple as it seems.

   

  Children also explored how boats float, learning about buoyancy and how objects can stay afloat when they push aside enough water to support their weight. Through practical investigation and discussion, pupils began to understand the science that allows boats and ships to travel safely across the water.

   

  British Science Week provided a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to think like scientists by asking questions, making predictions and testing ideas. It was wonderful to see their curiosity, enthusiasm and willingness to explore the world around them.

  

• Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Event

  Thu 12 Mar 2026 Mrs Nicholaou

  RIghts Respecting Pupil Event at Thorpe Hall

  On Wednesday the 11^th March a group of year 6’s went to Thorpe Hall Primary to take part in a Right Respecting Pupil Event.  There were lots of other schools there and it was a fabulous opportunity to speak with other children about what they were doing in their schools to ensure that everyone was accessing their rights!

  Helen Trivers, the Senior Professional Advisor was there to tell us about current developments with the Rights Respecting Schools Award.  Then all the children in the hall had to go round asking lots of questions to do with rights.  After that we were fortunate to hear about what events or projects different schools had been working on.  One school had different animals to represent equity, dignity and fairness - which was a great idea for our younger children!

  We made an informative poster to persuade other schools to join in with the award.  Chloe W, Sophia, Matylda and Ella represented our school beautifully. 

  If anyone has any questions about the RRSA please get in touch - school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk.

   

   

  

• Year 6 Sitting Volleyball Competition

  Tue 10 Mar 2026 Mrs Gillies

  On Tuesday 10th March, two Year 6 teams represented our school at a sitting volleyball competition held at the Peter May Centre.

   

  The teams competed as class groups: 6 Darwin (Ethan, Dylan, Riley, Penny, Gabriel, Gillian and Islah) and 6 Pankhurst (Kledis, Frankie, Matylda, Jessica K, Jessica B, Emily and Aidan). Each team played a total of seven games during the tournament.

   

  Both teams performed brilliantly, showing great tenacity, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. After the initial rounds, only two teams progressed to the final from a total of 24 schools. We are delighted that 6 Darwin reached the final, where they faced Oak Hill School.

   

  In a nail-biting match, 6 Darwin narrowly missed out on the top spot against a very strong Oak Hill team, earning a fantastic silver medal.

   

  We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part. Their behaviour was exemplary and they represented the school brilliantly.

  

• Year 6 - WW2 Day

  Fri 06 Mar 2026 Mrs Lowrie

  Year 6 had the chance to dress up and participate in a WW2 day. They learnt about; spy's, Caesar Ciphers, ARP wardens and enjoyed a Blitz themed art workshop with Ms Greenberg in the afternoon. 

  

• World Book Day 2026

  Thu 05 Mar 2026 Mr Hewitt

  World Book Day was a wonderful celebration of reading across the school. The children arrived in an incredible range of costumes inspired by their favourite books and characters, and it was fantastic to see the effort and creativity that had gone into them. Throughout the day, classes enjoyed sharing stories, talking about their favourite books and celebrating the joy of reading together. It was clear that the children had a great deal of fun and it was a lovely reminder of how books can spark imagination and bring stories to life.

  

• Year 6 - Human Circulatory System (Science)

  Thu 05 Mar 2026 Mrs Brand & Mrs Lowrie

  In science this half term Year 6 are learning about the Human Circulatory System. To support our understanding of the physiognomy of the human heart the children made salt dough models. They then enjoyed a gallery walk to admire each others creations. 

  

• AIM High Science Day

  Wed 04 Mar 2026 Mrs McMurray

  This week, pupils in the Juniors had the exciting opportunity to take part in an AIM High Science Day. The children worked with specialist science educators, exploring new ideas and scientific concepts through a range of engaging and interactive activities. Throughout the day they asked scientific questions, collaborated with other young scientists and developed their understanding of the world around them. It was a fantastic experience that sparked curiosity, encouraged teamwork and reminded us all that in science, imagination really is the limit.

  

• Holi Assembly

  Mon 02 Mar 2026 Mrs Gandhi

  This week, the children enjoyed learning about Holi during a special assembly. Holi, often known as the Festival of Colours, is a celebration that marks the arrival of spring and reminds people of the importance of joy, forgiveness and new beginnings. During the assembly, the children discovered why Holi is celebrated and how people around the world take part by sharing colours, laughter and time with family and friends. It was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to learn about different cultures and traditions, while reflecting on the importance of kindness, unity and celebrating the diversity within our school community.